St Lazarus Church stands within a historic parish district whose story includes Catholic worship, public health and Macao’s Chinese Catholic community. Its understated church setting invites a respectful pause amid surrounding streets and heritage buildings.
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The church’s name carries a history that deserves care. The Macao Government Tourism Office traces the site to the Hermitage of Our Lady of Hope, established in 1570 to serve people with leprosy.
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- The first hermitage at this site was established in 1570, according to Macao’s tourism office.
- It was dedicated to Our Lady of Hope and became known as St Lazarus.
- The church is in the St Lazarus parish district near the foot of Guia Hill.
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